Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 699: Curse

Lu Yang felt that the junior brother he had yet to meet might not necessarily join the Dao-Seeking Sect. Besides, even if he does join, his purpose for cultivating will be questionable.

What if he cultivates diligently to attempt a jailbreak?

Seeing Ji Hongwen immeasurably pleased with his good deed, Lu Yang was embarrassed to voice his thoughts.

When Ji Honggwen ran into their carriage and greeted them, flaunting his good deed to a couple of acquaintances was also one of his motives.

“What about you two? Did you just leave the sect, or have you also finished observing someone?”

Lu Yang wasn’t sure how to explain the earlier events, so he could only steel himself and say, “We’ve finished observing one person. However, he’s already preselected by the Wuji Sect and probably won’t join our sect.

“We also incidentally found a good seedling not on the name list. She has an Ice Spirit Root, but she’s also been preselected by another sect.”

“Which sect?” Ji Hongwen asked.

“The Allure Sect.”

Ji Hongwen felt slightly regretful. “That is really unfortunate then.”

I trust these two junior brothers’ judgment. Anyone they find promising, though I can’t be sure about their character, their cultivation talent is undoubtedly the cream of the crop.

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou nodded in unison. Unfortunate indeed.

“Alright then, I’m off to observe the second person. See you back at the sect.” Ji Hongwen waved his hand and soared into the air, headed for his next destination.

“See you, Senior Brother Ji.”

The carriage began moving slowly. The old horse traversed space at incredible speed; only a Fusion expert like Ji Hongwen could notice the carriage’s whereabouts.

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Lintian City in You Province was a rather unremarkable small city. The highest cultivation level within the city was only at the Nascent Soul Stage.

As usual, Meng Jingzhou left the old horse in the stable and took out his meticulously prepared fodder. The old horse ate leisurely, swishing its tail.

Gu Junye attended classes at the White Dew Academy in the city and was easy to find.

“The sages say, 'To study and practice regularly, is that not a form of joy...” The teacher lectured on the platform, swaying his head.

Gu Junye sat in a corner, exuding an aura that kept others at a distance. His smooth, fair complexion revealed sharply defined contours and coldly handsome features. His long eyebrows were like willow leaves, his eyes were somber, and his stature resembled a jade tree. The fitting Confucian robe accentuated his slender build.

Lintian City had a relatively open ethos; even women could receive an education.

Despite Gu Junye’s unapproachable countenance, many young women still secretly cast flirtatious glances his way, ignoring the teacher’s lecture and frequently looking at Gu Junye.

“Young Master Gu is so handsome.”

“It’s a pity Young Master Gu wasn’t born to the legitimate wife. As a concubine-born son, he can’t inherit the Gu Family’s property.”

“Not inheriting is perfect—he can marry into my family.”

“Get real. How many sisters in the city think the same? How could it be your turn?”

“I heard he hides some secrets. Some have seen him talking to himself often.”

The young women whispered among themselves, stealing glances at Gu Junye with their cheeks flushing and hearts racing.

Gu Junye acted as if he didn’t hear their chatter, concentrating on the lecture and taking notes. His handwriting was like his upright posture—neat, tidy, and strict.

After school, a young woman secretly called Gu Junye to a corner behind the academy and boldly confessed her feelings.

“Junye, I like you.”

Gu Junye stared at the woman coldly. Even he himself had lost count of how many people had confessed to him.

The nearer the young woman got to Gu Junye, the more excited she became, and her heart pounded so quickly it nearly leaped out.

“Apologies, I need to study. Also, please don’t call me Junye. Our relationship isn’t that close.”

Gu Junye rejected her mercilessly. I, a Transcendent Tribulation mighty expert, withstood eighty tribulation lightning in the Ninety-Nine Immortal Ascension Tribulation, only one step away from ascending to an immortal. Alas, my cultivation wasn’t complete, and I failed to overcome the tribulation, perishing in the immortal tribulation and somehow ending up in this later era.

In this life, I will definitely cultivate anew and become a supreme true immortal!

As a Transcendent Tribulation mighty expert, how can I accept the love and affections of a mere mortal?

The young woman covered her face and fled.

Gu Junye simply found it boring. He returned to the academy, packed his things, and prepared to go home. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Just as he was about to leave, he heard a commotion.

“Mu Yu, you actually pushed Junior Sister Mu Xi on purpose!”

“I...I didn’t.”

“You didn’t? Don’t tell me Junior Sister Mu Xi fell by herself!”

“No, that’s not what I meant.”

“Then what did you mean?! You were the only one behind Junior Sister Muxi just now. If it weren’t you, who else could it be?!”

“Making things hard for Junior Sister Mu Xi all the time isn’t enough for you? This time, you’ve gone so far as to make a move on her!”

“Everyone, please don’t blame my elder sister. I believe she didn’t do it on purpose.”

“Junior Sister Mu Xi, you’re just too kind-hearted. This is why Mu Yu always bullies you.”

“Junior Sister Mu Xi, we’re all here. Don’t be afraid.”

A delicate young woman sat on a chair, her clothes slightly disheveled. She was likely Mu Xi, the one who fell.

Gu Junye knew Mu Xi. She was from the Mu Family, but concubine-born like him. She had a frail appearance that easily evoked a protective instinct from others. The male students in the academy often showed concern for her.

Another young woman, Mu Yu, was anxiously defending herself.

Mu Yu was Mu Xi’s elder sister. Gu Junye had heard that Mu Yu often bullied Mu Xi by leveraging her status as the elder sister.

“Please move aside. You’re blocking the way,” Gu Junye said flatly with a commanding tone, slightly displeased.

Reincarnated alongside him was an immortal-level demon beast sealed within his eyes—the Heaven-Swallowing Beast. If he was in a bad mood, he might lose focus and allow the Heaven-Swallowing Beast to escape and wreak havoc in the mortal world.

Seeing it was Gu Junye, everyone quickly cleared a path for him.

“Junior Sister Mu Xi.” Gu Junye also followed the others in calling her Junior Sister Mu Xi.

“Senior Brother Junye...” Mu Xi met Gu Junye’s gaze, her pretty face slightly blushing.

“You’re also blocking the way.”

“Ah? Oh.” Only then did Mu Xi realize the chair she was sitting on was placed right in the middle of the path. She hurriedly got up and moved it.

Gu Junye nodded in satisfaction and left.

All this time, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had been hiding nearby and observing everything. They inhaled sharply.

Setting aside the matter of Mu Xi deliberately falling and then shifting the blame to Mu Yu...

“Immortal Fairy, this time, tell me clearly first. Is this Gu Junye a reincarnation of a mighty expert, a reforged cultivator who dispersed his cultivation to cultivate anew, or a mighty expert in disguise?” Learning from the lesson last time, Lu Yang first did his due diligence by verifying with the Everlasting Immortal Fairy.

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy waved her hand boredly. “You’re overthinking it. How could there be so many mighty experts? He’s just a mortal.”

“Really?”

“Since when has this immortal ever been mistaken?”

“That’s good then.” Lu Yang still trusted the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s discernment.

“However, there is indeed a problem with this kid.”

“What problem?” Lu Yang grew tense.

“He’s been cursed.”

“Cursed?”

“A rather simple little curse. The effect is that any young woman in his surroundings who sees him will develop heart problems.”

Lu Yang nudged Meng Jingzhou, who was grinding his teeth beside him.

“No need to be jealous of this kid. The women around him blush and feel their hearts race because they have heart problems.”